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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 74g | |
| Calories 148 | |
| Calories from Fat 94 | 64% |
| Total Fat 10.56g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.67g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 257mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 9.45g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 3.21g | 2% |
| Protein 6.52g | 10% |
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